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Kuroda might prefer LA over NY

SportsCenter ‏@SportsCenterHiroki Kuroda tells friends his preference is to pitch in Southern California

There might be a reason why the Los Angeles Angels have reportedly gotten involved in trying to sign free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.

Previously, teams have been under the impression that Kuroda would either re-sign with the New York Yankees or return to his native Japan to finish his career. But Kuroda has told friends that his first preference is to pitch in Southern California, where his two daughters are attending elementary school.

That means the Dodgers and Angels could be the frontrunners to acquire the 37-year-old right-hander, who is coming off his finest season in the major leagues. Considering Kuroda spent his first four seasons in the United States with the Dodgers, they would have a presumptive edge.

Largely due to financial constraints while they were in bankruptcy, the Dodgers did not make Kuroda a formal offer when he was a free agent last winter -- though he was coming off a season with a 3.07 ERA and more than 200 innings pitched. He went to New York and went 16-11 with a 3.32 ERA.

A source with knowledge of the Dodgers' plans said Friday that Kuroda “seems to have many options.” Kuroda turned down the Yankees' one-year qualifying offer of $13.3 million, so that salary would seem to be the starting point for negotiations. The Dodgers would forfeit a draft pick to New York in order to sign Kuroda.

The fact he is reportedly seeking only a one-year deal would fit the Dodgers’ needs perfectly since, even if Chad Billingsley undergoes elbow surgery, he should be ready some time in 2014.

that would suck to see him go back to another MLB team after pitching extremely well here. i'd rather see him go to japan if he's not coming back here.

Not going to read your posts or respond to them because judging by your sig you are a clueless nutjob. That girl is a 7/10 and you probably think shes a 10. Which means IRL you must be a 5/10 and sorry no offense bro but I don't talk to 5/10s or below, and by bro I mean never my bro.

this season is going to be interesting. i wouldn't be surprised if we were sellers at the deadline.

Originally Posted by CousinsEvansDUO

Not going to read your posts or respond to them because judging by your sig you are a clueless nutjob. That girl is a 7/10 and you probably think shes a 10. Which means IRL you must be a 5/10 and sorry no offense bro but I don't talk to 5/10s or below, and by bro I mean never my bro.

If he leaves it either means the team goes with more scrap heap starters or Cashman makes a trade for a starter. Neither really makes me confident. Would it surprise anyone if Matt Garza was here next year and two of Sanchez, Williams, Austin, Heathcott was gone?

If he leaves it either means the team goes with more scrap heap starters or Cashman makes a trade for a starter. Neither really makes me confident. Would it surprise anyone if Matt Garza was here next year and two of Sanchez, Williams, Austin, Heathcott was gone?

Well, Greinke, Haren, Marcum, Jackson, and Sanchez will all be out there.